Food events

FOOD EVENTS CHEF TIM SCOTT: Of Macy's Culinary Council will demonstrate recipes for special dishes offered in store restaurants during Floranova. Noon Fri. Macy's Minneapolis, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-375-2200. SUGARBUSH PANCAKE BRUNCH & MAPLE SYRUP TOURS: Brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., self-guided maple tours 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See where sap is cooked into syrup, then stop at the maple room to learn about the maple-sugaring traditions of native people and settlers. Reservations required. $4.50-$8. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1400. www.arboretum.umn.edu. JOANNE FLUKE: "Carrot Cake Murder." 7:30 p.m. Tue. Barnes & Noble Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina. 952-920-0633. MAKING FRESH PASTA: Learn how to make pasta and sauces including spinach pasta, wild greens filled with ravioli with walnut sauce and pasta with bolognese sauce. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. $45. Williams-Sonoma, 3510 Galleria, France Av. S. between 69th and 70th Sts., Edina. 952-285-1338; 6:30-8:30 p.m. next Thu. $45. Reservations required. Williams-Sonoma, Mall of America, Bloomington. 612-854-4553. LYNNE ROSSETTO KASPER: The host and producer of "The Splendid Table" radio show will mark the publication of their book "The Splendid Table's How to Eat Dinner" with a staging of the radio show. Special guests include Jane and Michael Stern. 7 p.m. next Thu. $15. Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul, 651-290-1221 or www.fitzgeraldtheater.org. STEVEN GDULA: Shares recipes from his book, "The Warmest Room in the House: How the Kitchen Became the Heart of the 20th Century American Home." Gdula will also discuss the evolution of the American diet and kitchen. 1 & 2:30 p.m. April 5. $4-$8. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-341-7555. www.millcitymuseum.org. SEASONAL ABUNDANCE: Kitchen Window hosts a cooking class led by Erin Tomczyk, owner of Toast Wine Bar and Cafe, and Scott Davis of World Class Wines. Recipes include crostini, bruschetta, pizzas and more. 6-9 p.m. April 7. $65. Reservations required. Toast Wine Bar & Cafe, 415 N. 1st St., Mpls. 612-824-4417. www.kitchenwindow.com. PRESSURE IS ON: Charles Means demonstrates how modern pressure cookers can make healthy and tasty meals in minutes. 6-8:30 p.m. April 8. $55. Reservations required. Kitchen Party, 10950 Club West Pkwy., No. 210, Blaine. 763-780-0485. www.kitchenpartystore.com. CHOCOLATE CAKES AND TARTS: A hands-on class led by Kristin Moffitt includes recipes for double-chocolate layer cake, chocolate praline tart, white chocolate Mascarpone tart and more. 6-9 p.m. April 9. $55. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com. GREEK COOKING: Learn to cook authentic Greek dishes with Chef Anna Christoforides of Gardens of Salonica. 6:30- 9 p.m. April 10. $50-$60. Reservations required. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen. 952-443-1422. www.arboretum.umn.edu.